by SOCSD Communications | Nov 15, 2019 | District Highlights
A team of William O. Schaefer Elementary School administrators and teachers visited Winfield L. Morse School in Sleepy Hollow and the John Paulding School in Tarrytown today to observe their dual language programs in action. The trip–a return visit–is the: Read More: WOS Explores Dual Language Programs
by SOCSD Communications | Sep 19, 2019 | District Highlights
A new phonics curriculum is being introduced in all kindergarten and first grade classes, following last year’s successful pilot program in four kindergarten classes. The new approach to phonics comes from Columbia University’s Teachers College Reading & Writing: Read More: New Program Boosts Excitement, Engagement for Phonics
by SOCSD Communications | May 21, 2019 | District Highlights
From book tastings to bingo to reading to an attentive dog, South Orangetown elementary school students and their families had a wealth of reading activities to choose from at Monday’s Family Literacy Extravaganza! The event, coordinated by K-5 Instructional Literacy: Read More: Literacy Extravaganza Helps Families Kick Off Summer Reading
by SOCSD Communications | Mar 26, 2019 | District Highlights
Looking for an affordable road trip in the Northeast? Just ask a second-grader! Since flights during school breaks are so costly, William O. Schaefer Elementary School second-graders have been researching affordable options in the Northeast as part of their Vacation: Read More: Second-Graders Tap Into Research Skills for “Vacation Nation” Project
by SOCSD Communications | Mar 21, 2019 | District Highlights
Elementary school families had a blast “playing math” together at Cottage Lane Elementary School last night! “This is our fourth annual Family Math Night!” exclaimed K-5 Instructional Math Coach Shannon Bogart. Six teachers each from CLE and William O. Schaefer: Read More: Fourth Annual Family Math Night Draws Crowds
